1985 animated film Main article: Vampire Hunter D (1985 film) One of the first anime films released outside of Japan, Vampire Hunter D remains a cult classic among English-speaking audiences. Billed by the Japanese producers as a “dark future science-fiction romance” Vampire Hunter D is set in the year 12090 AD, in a post-nuclear holocaust world where vampires, mutants and demons “slither through a world of darkness” (in the words of the film’s opening introduction). The film features strong classical Western overtones and memorable voice-acting performances in both English and Japanese, most especially in regards to the title character, D. It was ground-breaking in that it effectively brought together elements of Gothic horror and dystopian post-apocalyptic science fiction in a Western framework that some have argued appears to be largely a homage to the film Shane. [edit] 2000 animated film Main article: Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust The second film, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust garnered respect for its advanced animation techniques, voice-acting originally recorded in English (English voice casting/direction by Jack Fletcher), and its sophisticated orchestral soundtrack composed, arranged and conducted by Marco D’Ambrosio. Its art style closely mirrored that of the illustrator and original character designer of the first movie, Yoshitaka Amano. The storyline features a larger cast than the first film. The second Vampire Hunter D movie (VHD2000; Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust …
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